8 sailings · 3 carriers · transit 23–36 days
40HC $5,100 · 20ft $4,280 · ~33 days · MAERSK
This week there are 8 sailings from Qingdao to Balboa across 3 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $5,100 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 23 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMC | — | 23d | $10,000 | $10,400 | |||
| CMA | CMA CGM BIG SUR | 0PPO3E1MA | PEX2 | 2026-08-04 | 30d | $7,114 | $7,214 |
| MAERSK | ANGELICA MAERSK | 632W | AE19 | 2026-08-05 | 36d | $4,284 | $5,355 |
| MAERSK | MAERSK EMDEN | 632E | AC2 | 2026-08-07 | 33d | $4,280 | $5,100 |
| CMA | CMA CGM TENERE | 0PPO5E1MA | PEX2 | 2026-08-11 | 30d | $7,114 | $7,214 |
| CMA | CMA CGM INTEGRITY | 0PPO7E1MA | PEX2 | 2026-08-18 | 30d | $7,114 | $7,214 |
| CMA | CSCL LONG BEACH | 0PPO9E1MA | PEX2 | 2026-08-25 | 30d | $7,114 | $7,214 |
| CMA | CMA CGM LIBERTY | 0PPOBE1MA | PEX2 | 2026-09-01 | 30d | $7,614 | $7,714 |
Rates on the Qingdao → Balboa lane are live carrier spot prices from public listings. They move week to week with capacity, fuel and demand, so we refresh them daily to help you time your booking. For a firm, all-in price including local charges and surcharges, request a quote and we match your shipment to a vetted forwarder.
The current ocean spot rate from Qingdao to Balboa is $5,100 for a 40ft HC container and $4,280 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Qingdao to Balboa takes around 33 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include CMA, MAERSK, EMC. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 8 live sailings on the Qingdao → Balboa lane, with multiple departures every week.